ulterior motive

ul·te·ri·or mo·tive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhl-teer-ee-er moh-tiv]
- /ʌlˈtɪər i ər ˈmoʊ tɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhl-teer-ee-er moh-tiv]
- /ʌlˈtɪər i ər ˈmoʊ tɪv/

Definitions of ulterior motive words

noun ulterior motive secret or underlying aim 1
noun ulterior motive if you say that someone has an ulterior motive for doing something, you believe that they have a hidden reason for doing it 0
noun ulterior motive An alternative or extrinsic reason for doing something, especially when concealed or when differing from the stated or apparent reason. 0

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Parts of speech for Ulterior motive

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ulterior motive popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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